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Effects of traumatic brain injuries still gray area for researchers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) In Atlanta, as many as 1.7 million people in the United States experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Experts estimate that the annual cost of such TBIs, costs that inevitably include...
Is hands-free technology really that much safer?
Sending a simple text while driving seems so mundane, but here is the reality behind it: in 2010, over 3,000 people lost their lives and another 419,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents that involved drivers distracted by their phones and other devices....
Traumatic brain injuries more common than ever
Is participating in sports becoming a major threat to the health and welfare of our youth? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta thinks so, and is expressing concern about an increase in traumatic brain injuries among this population....
Driving while distracted: Even the ambulance does it
According to the results of a 2014 survey conducted by the California Office of Traffic Safety, nearly three out of every four people responding reported accidents or near-accidents that involved drivers distracted by their use of electronic hand-held devices such as...
The dangers of drowsy driving
According to statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy drivers cause up to 100,000 accidents in the United States every year, including over 40,000 injuries and at least 1,500 fatalities. How many of us have driven while...
Cutting down on collisions: Making the roads safer for motorcyclists
By their very nature, motorcycles appear to present the rider with a greater risk of injury compared to that of another motorist. Those who ride motorcycles do so because they have a special love affair with their bike, so finding ways to mitigate the risk of injury...
Lawmakers may legalize lane-splitting for motorcyclists
While California may be a very motorcycle-friendly state in terms of the motorcyclists’ ability to ride virtually every day of the year thanks to the incredible year-round weather, there’s no denying the fact that in many areas, motorcyclists run into the very same...